Dulles to Victoria (IAD–SEZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IAD–SEZ has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Victoria from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→SEZ | BWI→SEZ |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – |
| Flight time | 17h 38m | 4h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 62% | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · SEZ: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Victoria.
US passport holders enter Seychelles visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Seychelles does not require visas from any nationality. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) on Mahe, immigration issues a visitor's permit after reviewing your return ticket, proof of accommodation, and proof of sufficient funds (about $150 per person per day or equivalent in prepaid bookings).
The 90-day visitor's permit can be extended up to 12 months at the Department of Immigration in Victoria, Mahe. The Seychelles archipelago has 115 islands spread across the western Indian Ocean. Mahe, Praslin, and La Digue are the three main inhabited islands. The Vallee de Mai on Praslin (a UNESCO site) contains the world's largest population of coco de mer palms. La Digue's Anse Source d'Argent is among the most photographed beaches in the world.
No direct flights connect the US to Seychelles. Route through Doha (about 5 hours to SEZ on Qatar Airways), Dubai (about 4 hours 30 minutes on Emirates), Abu Dhabi (about 4 hours 30 minutes on Etihad), or Addis Ababa (about 4 hours on Ethiopian Airlines). Total travel time from the US East Coast runs 18 to 24 hours. Seychelles uses the Seychellois rupee (SCR), trading at roughly 14 SCR per $1. Euros and US dollars are accepted at hotels and tour operators. Card payments work at resorts and larger businesses. Cat Cocos ferries connect Mahe to Praslin in 1 hour for SCR 1,200 ($86) round trip. Inter-island flights on Air Seychelles take 15 minutes. Budget meals at takeaway shops cost SCR 75 to SCR 150 ($5.35 to $10.70).
WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).
IAD–SEZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to SEZ
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
IAD to SEZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to SEZ is about 17 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 8,667 miles (13,947 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Addis Ababa Bole, İstanbul and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).